Peterson’s departure marks another step on the path to a kinder, gentler NASL 9 Jan 2017 The league announced that it and now-former commissioner Bill Peterson had parted ways. A release put out by the league indicated it was an amicable split.
PLASTIC PITCH No. 11: Alphonso Davies’s Edmonton roots, NASL’s future, MDS, what next for TFC, should Scottish get a shot at Voyageurs Cup? 9 Jan 2017 But now that we have a verdict, the issue goes forward. Thanks for your patience! What can you find inside the issue, other than our look back at the USL/NASL soap opera?
FC Edmonton sells Shome to MLS: Owner thrilled with breakthrough agreement 4 Jan 2017 In what is a unique deal, FC Edmonton has received a transfer fee from MLS for the rights to teenage standout Shamit Shome.
Imagine there’s no divisions, it’s easy if you try… 4 Jan 2017 In a system without promotion and relegation, why is it important for us to have divisional distinctions for leagues? Really, why do we care so much what a series of suit-and-tie guys deem to be Divisions 1, 2 and 3 in North America?
FC Edmonton coach Miller says club is already deep into search for a new goalkeeper 22 Dec 2016 FC Edmonton coach Colin Miller found out last week that goalkeeper Matt VanOekel would be making the move to MLS, as the NASL's Golden Glove winner was going to sign with Real Salt Lake.
Hutchinson still hasn’t made up his mind about his national-team future 16 Dec 2016 And, when it comes to Hutchinson’s unsure national-team future, speaking with him Friday gave we in the media no clearer indication of where he stands.
Poor field conditions are to be expected when MLS Cup is held in mid-December 14 Dec 2016 But, why does MLS get off scot-free in this debate? Every year, the date of MLS Cup final is pushed back. MLS headquarters are in New York; the folks there must be aware that by mid-December, a lot of their markets are basically into their winter seasons? Right?
MLS Cup breaks new ground for Canadian TV viewership 12 Dec 2016 The fact that MLS Cup was able to beat hockey on a Saturday night – well, that's an impressive feat for a sport we're used to seeing getting pre-empted by late-running curling matches.
Super Frei: The man of the hour has an air of great power 10 Dec 2016 Stefan Frei, drafted by Toronto FC in 2009, may have dreamed back then about winning an MLS Cup at BMO Field. He probably didn’t imagine at the time that he’d do it as a member of the Seattle Sounders.
Fury-Impact deal: Ottawa eligible to play in the Cup 9 Dec 2016 The Fury’s front office says that the eligibility of each Montreal player will be set out in their contracts. There is no blanket policy that covers all loanees. So, if Ottawa and Montreal were to meet in a meaningful game, the status of the Impact loanees would be determined on a case-by-case basis.